Sending valuable freight across the country is a stressful experience for shippers — and that’s before factoring in the extra time, effort, and cost to obtain over-dimensional (OD) freight permits.
From Headlines to Headaches: How to Prepare Your Supply Chain for Disruptive Events
Posted by Josh Porwoll on Apr 29, 2024 10:00:00 AM
Whether it’s an infrastructure failure, an accident that shuts down traffic, or a Taylor Swift concert, changes to traffic patterns and volumes can interrupt your freight shipping plans in a big way.
Which States Have Oversize Freight Restrictions For The 2024 Eclipse?
Posted by Michael Carlson on Apr 4, 2024 9:39:27 AM
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
The path of totality — areas that will experience a total eclipse of the sun —..
How Port Closures Impact Domestic & International Shipping
Posted by Jay Thomassen on Mar 28, 2024 3:00:00 PM
Whether a port closes due to a worker strike, extreme weather, or an infrastructure failure, it represents a major hiccup in the supply chains of shippers around the world.
What Is a Blind Shipment? The Top 7 Blind Shipping Questions, Answered
Posted by Andrew Ramirez, Jr. on Mar 15, 2024 10:00:00 AM
Just like Bon Jovi, blind shipping is misunderstood.
At Anderson Trucking Service (ATS), we’ve seen and heard it all when it comes to blind shipping.
“Hey, this load doesn’t have a delivery address; where am I..
How Can I Track My Freight? Load Tracking 101 for Shippers
Posted by Tyler Turn on Mar 11, 2024 10:00:00 AM
It’s true: I’m a package-tracking enthusiast. I get a thrill when my email inbox pings with that all-important tracking information. I delight in watching my parcels move through the country, and I eagerly..
Headhaul vs. Backhaul: Definitions & Their Effect on Shipping Costs
Posted by Eric Olson on Mar 8, 2024 10:00:00 AM
Line hauls and tankers and BOLs, oh my! The transportation industry has a lot of lingo. As a shipper, if trucking isn’t your first language, you might struggle to keep up in conversations with your..